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Blocklet Server v1.16.29: Much Better Builder Support

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After 5 weeks of diligent improvements and rigorous testing, encompassing 105 commits, we are thrilled to announce the release of Blocklet Server v1.16.29. This update brings a multitude of enhancements and bug fixes designed to elevate your experience with our next-generation decentralized application platform.

Features and Improvements

Blocklet Launch Workflow

We've made several improvements to the blocklet launch workflow, ensuring a smoother and more reliable user experience.

  • The launch workflow now functions correctly in the DID Wallet browser.
  • Removed the wording related to free blocklet usage on the launch workflow.
  • Corrected the launch button functionality for gateway and pack blocklets.
  • Ensured blocklets are not set to stopped when running blocklet hooks.
  • Fixed the issue where the blocklet logo was broken when launching from a store mounted on a relative path.
  • Prevented owner names from being appended to blocklet titles when they are too long during launch.

User Login Experience

Enhancements to the user login experience have been made to provide more visibility and accuracy in user profile information.

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App Management Experience

We’ve implemented new features and fixes to streamline app management and improve usability.

  • Added support for adding blocklet stores that are mounted on relative paths.
  • Enabled click-to-copy functionality for domains on the blocklet overview page.
  • Ensured expiration is checked before starting required components in serverless mode.
  • Maintained consistent storage page functionality when DID Spaces were disconnected.
  • Added a hover effect for each row on the blocklet list page.
  • Fixed the crash on the passport page caused by user input with the DID prefix.

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Builder Experience

Blocklet Schema

Enhancements to the blocklet schema provide more customization options for developers.

  • Added support for customizing blocklet hook/migration script timeouts in blocklet.yml.

Blocklet CLI

Significant improvements to the Blocklet CLI enhance its functionality and usability.

  • Introduced support for blocklet test subcommands: init, start, delete, and reset checkout https://www.npmjs.com/package/@blocklet/testlab
  • Added blocklet server rescue to resume blocklets in serverless mode.
  • Made blocklet environment updates optional on server start for faster starting.
  • Supported adding blocklets with DID on blocklet add.
  • Ensured the main field is a directory for static blocklets on blocklet init.
  • Fixed width issues caused by CJK characters when printing tables from CLI.
  • Resolved issues with failed engine component installations when running blocklet dev.
  • Fixed log streaming issues when running blocklet dev.
  • Ensured the profile argument is respected when running blocklet config.
  • Printed the DID Connect URL when running blocklet connect for environments without GUI.
  • Supported blocklet stores mounted on relative paths in blocklet connect.
  • Fixed blocklet bundle failures caused by CJK characters in blocklet.md.
  • Ensured non-standard ports are respected when running blocklet dev.

Blocklet Service

New features and fixes improve the robustness and capabilities of blocklet services.

  • Enabled push notifications for all users by default.
  • Supported authentication with signatures when updating user settings.
  • Added support for selecting apps when inviting users in a federated login context.
  • Supported OpenAPI and OpenComponent protocols for developing interoperable blocklets.
  • Corrected client IP retrieval while blocklet is behind a CDN.
  • Returned a 400 status for requests of non-existent static assets to avoid unexpected cache issues.

Blocklet Studio

Enhancements to Blocklet Studio streamline the development and deployment process.

  • Supported adding/removing blocklet stores when creating blocklets.
  • Set the proper blocklet source when uploading to the Blocklet Store from the studio.
  • Supported uploading with dependency blocklets resolving to the same Blocklet Store.
  • Supported isolated store lists in serverless and multi-tenant modes.
  • Allowed guests to create blocklets in multi-tenant mode.
  • Improved developer information display for connected blocklet stores.
  • Supported disconnecting and reconnecting from connected blocklet stores.
  • Ensured creating blocklets by upload is always available in the studio.
  • Enabled auto-uploading to connected stores after release creation.
  • Implemented smart selection of dependency blocklets when creating releases.
  • Automatically closed the Blocklet Store page upon successful connection.
  • Displayed store URL in a toast notification when a new release is uploaded to the Blocklet Store.
  • Prevented downloading old releases when creating new releases.
  • Persisted blocklet data on store reconnection after page reload.
  • Ensured uploaded files are ZIPs when creating releases from uploads.
  • Used the static server from the production store when creating releases from uploads.
  • Fixed issues preventing publication to blocklet stores mounted on relative paths.
  • Ensured non-standard ports are respected when using Blocklet Studio.

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Docker Support

We've enhanced Docker support to facilitate easier blocklet development and deployment.

  • Released a dedicated Docker image for blocklet development, detailed in the documentation.
  • Blocklet Server can now publish Docker images for each beta and production release.

Dependency Management

Improvements in dependency management ensure smoother operations on various platforms.

  • Bumped blocklet/uploader to fix a ZIP validation issue on Windows.

Security and Reliability

We've focused on enhancing the security and reliability of Blocklet Server with several updates.

  • Ignored unavailable blocklet stores when checking for updates.
  • Supported retrieving IP addresses on Google Cloud Platform.
  • Enabled SQLite WAL mode for improved database read/write performance.
  • Set the maximum cluster size for Blocklet Service to 1 by default for faster startup.
  • Fixed errors thrown during automatic update checks.
  • Improved navigation by using window.open to open links.
  • Ensured disk usage alarms function correctly when multiple disks are present.
  • Prevent blocklet status from being set to stopped after installation.
  • Fixed rule matching for URLs with query parameters in the default routing engine.
  • Resolved excessive redirects when opening blocklet mount points.
  • Ensured blocklets were initialized when created from input.
  • Validated URLs before saving BLOCKLET_APP_URL.
  • Improved error handling when validating VC presentations for debugging purposes.
  • Avoided errors when canceling or restoring non-existent jobs.
  • Ensured no errors are thrown when creating audit logs.
  • Provided better tips for isolation mode switching.
  • Prevented status synchronization for engine-powered blocklets.
  • Improved error messages when visiting the static server directly.

Breaking Changes

There is a breaking change since Blocklet Server v1.16.28, if you are upgrading from an earlier version, please take the following steps:

  • Install the latest version: npm install -g @blocklet/cli
  • Stop the server: blocklet server stop -f
  • Start the server: blocklet server start. If you encounter errors during this step, trying to start again may help.

Community Spotlight: Your Feedback in Action

In this section, we highlight the latest updates and bug fixes that were inspired by you, our users. From minor tweaks to major changes, every update is a step towards enhancing your experience and meeting your needs. Thank you for your continued support and engagement.

Help us to Improve

If you have any needs, suggestions, or issues during your usage, you can visit the ArcBlock Community to provide feedback. We will do our utmost to assist you. Additionally, if your feedback is selected for our Bug Bounty Program, you will receive an ABT reward.

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Products

  • Blocklet Server superseded

    The server that hosted blocklets as subprocesses. ARC is where that work continues; the subprocess hosting model is not being carried forward.

Terms

  • Blocklet

    A Blocklet is ARC's deployable unit. It keeps an application's declared content, configuration, and runtime needs together, so the unit being run is easier to understand and manage.